Bill Gates's DE Position Overview
Bill Gates (via Gates Foundation Trust) currently holds 3.56 M shares of Deere & Company (DE) worth $1.63 B, representing 4.45% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2021-Q3, this medium-term investment has been held for 17 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Bill Gates has maintained a strategic position in DE, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 3.02 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2023, reducing 360,315 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Bill Gates's Deere & Company (DE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Deere & Company (DE) Trades by Bill Gates
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2021 | +1.03 M | New Buy | 1.03 M | $335.07 |
| Q1 2022 | -133,943 | Reduce 12.96% | 899,655 | $415.46 |
| Q3 2022 | +3.02 M | Add 335.47% | 3.92 M | $333.89 |
| Q4 2023 | -360,315 | Reduce 9.20% | 3.56 M | $399.87 |
Bill Gates's Deere & Company Investment FAQs
Bill Gates first purchased Deere & Company (DE) in Q3 2021, acquiring 1,033,598 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Bill Gates has held Deere & Company (DE) for 17 quarters since Q3 2021.
Bill Gates's largest addition to Deere & Company (DE) was in Q3 2022, adding 3,917,693 shares worth $1.31 B.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Bill Gates's firm, Gates Foundation Trust, owns 3,557,378 shares of Deere & Company (DE), valued at approximately $1.63 B.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Deere & Company (DE) represents approximately 4.45% of Bill Gates's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Bill Gates's peak holding in Deere & Company (DE) was 3,917,693 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2022.